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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1904
Page
4
A testimonial from Mes ton & Nolin of Chesters toun Maak proclaims a three year old boy cured of violent convulsions by Greene's Servura. The writer asserts the remedy restored health, sleep, and vitality, claiming it unique among child remedies and urging others to try it for nervous ailments.
A chaotic scene unfolds as political turmoil rocks the nation. Key figures including the head of state face removal pressures while supporters clash with security forces. The event signals a volatile period for Brazil with uncertain leadership and public disorder.
Railroad plans renew old buildings at Florence with a new brick passenger depot west of the present site and a modern Union depot on Main Street. The project includes yard changes and a $105,000 total for improvements plus an added round-house expansion. The overhaul aims to make Florence a premier state depot serving long term needs.
The article analyzes U S railway earnings in 1902, detailing how gross income of about eighty billion dollars was divided among the public, creditors, corporations, and government. It notes taxes on securities, returns to investors, and the public’s fixed charge in the tax bill, with emphasis on railroads’ share of surplus and the distribution chain.
Local officials of the state propose a repair plan for the bridge over the Kansas River. The operation would require permits and continued use of the line during reconstruction. Officials aim to supervise restoration while ensuring traffic safety and minimal disruption.
The article outlines rebuilding a bridge with multiple new spans at an estimated total cost near 30,000. Each new span weighs about 1 million pounds while existing ones weigh 119,000. Work to remove current spans and install the new steel sections will start immediately to allow trains to pass during next phase.
Wellington residents face a railroad rate cut that improves Wichita but penalizes local buyers. George H. Hunter pushes the Commercial Club to organize and press for fair fares, noting small consumers pay the price while large users organize for rights.
Rock Island system officials report new line from Bt Locks to Memotia will be ready for traffic April 1 with regular schedules by May 1 and passenger services across St Louis to Kansas City expected later the New Orleans to St Louis river line prepared for two tenths forecast while Thebes to Chicago leg gears toward the Chicago New Orleans grade route with terminal properties in New Orleans tied to riverfront expansion and Canal Street rail access in a plan resembling the Illinois Central layout.
A Topeka man, N. Rice, was elected vice president of a new association formed by railway storekeepers. The Hallway Storekeepers’ Edation gathered at the Auditorium hotel in Chiceno to discuss improved handling, care, and distribution of railroad materials. The group plans annual meetings and an executive committee includes J. P. Murphy as president and J. C. Morris Theron Hishy and Jon Burke as members.
A westbound Union Pacific malt train reportedly averaged 72 miles per hour between Rawins and Rock Spring Wyoming, aided by the engineer's wife’s implausibly fast time. A Central Railroad of New Jersey train from Phillipsburg to Jersey City covered 65 miles in about 65 minutes, including three stops for crossings.
The Canadian Pacific Railroad outlines contracts for funding a trans Alberta irrigation zone extending about 20 miles with future plans for wheat production across more acres. It envisions canals to irrigate land from rivers at low cost, red emption of a country roughly Ohio-sized, with land priced under 25 cents per acre.
Fragmented OCR notes describe land grant sales and railway land parcels in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Assiniboia. It notes redemption efforts by the road company and the provision of arable land for future years, with reference to areas west of Moose Jaw where holdings are said to be nearly untouchable.
Railroads St Louis San Francisco and Chicago Eastern Illinois prohibit expense accounts for wine feasts by traveling district and general agents. For years agents used policy money largely for drinks and suppers to sustain potere. Reform aligns with new rules against intoxicants impacting all railroads. Previously these bans applied only to train and operating staff.
The Northern Securities decision will not alter Gould’s eastern consolidation plans. Reports of a mergers embrace with the Mixson Pacific holding company are unfounded and not contemplated.
The Western freight commission holds sessions in Chicago to halt the grain rate war amid reported lack of coercion by the Chicago Great Western. Burlington reduces the rate on long haul grain from St Louis and East St Louis to St Paul and Minneapolis. Texas & Pacific reports a 12,000,000 gross for the year with profits from the St Louis exposition. Notes on railroad personnel changes and a derailment near Hawthorne, Kansas, feature in a broad transport news roundup.
A fragmentary testimonial extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for common womanly pains. The letter from Stella Johnson praises relief from headaches backaches and nervousness after using the medicine. It claims to strengthen weak women and invites others to seek confidential treatment and the doctor’s advise.
A fragmented report notes a tour of a supervisor over lines under his supervision moving toward Topeka. It mentions Gruber formerly with the western Rock Island district and new duplex wire connections linking Newton Kansas and city offices.
Robert Kenney, a 35 year old farmer, shot his wife Alice Blythe Kenney and then killed himself in their Chipman area home after a bitter divorce dispute. The couple, married secretly after Kenney’s earlier suit for breach of promise, had a child and a history of abuse allegations. A temporary alimony of 60 was ordered, escalating the tension leading to the fatal confrontation.
Jake Beckley formerly with the Cincinnati National League club conferred with President Hermann here and then joined the St Louis Nationals at Houston. He had borrowed 1080 dollars from Hermann on his 1904 contract and, after being told repayment in a year, signed with St Louis. Ireland to speak in Kansas at Herington as unveiling plans for Juan de Padilla monument proceed. Monuments planned at Manhattan and Alma. Democrats meet in Copcordia Kansas to elect delegates to Wichita and Topeka conventions. Abilene considers occupation tax as city seeks extra revenue after police fines. notes 22,000 dollars in fines over ten years.
Proper treatment guidance notes pneumonia should not be self administered and a physician be called. It claims pneumonia often follows a cold or ERI attack and that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can ward off pneumonia, with physicians using it for best results. Consultees emphasize buying from reputable druggists and warn of variations in efficacy.
Miss Josephine Lane of Shawmut Ave Boston reports long battle with malaria kidney trouble and general poison in her system. After using Warner's Safe Cure she says she became a new woman with improved digestion vitality and appetite. Cures attributed to the vegetable remedy claim safer gentler action and restoration of health.
Washington March 17 Commissioner of Pensions Ware with Secretary Hitchcock approves a new pension rule effective April 15 1904 for Civil War and Mexican War veterans over 62 directing that one half disability be assumed for manual labor and monthly rates rise with age up to 12 per month for those over 68. higher allowances remain for other disabilities not due to age. The order notes past limits and argues it could save government costs by avoiding unnecessary medical examinations.
United States Marshal Wilson reports Ira Henderson in custody with the Leggetts of anper county charged with involuntary servitude for holding Shep Griffin. Bond set, publicized as part of a broader terrorizing effort. Also notes March 17 Republican state convention where Addicks resolutions committee urged Roosevelt renomination. Delegates elected include J. Howard Addicks, Senator Allee, and Governor ate.
Promotional note announces five daily Wabash trains from Kansas City to St Louis with the shortest line to the World's Fair. It urges travelers to ask their agent for tickets and lists the Kansas City passenger agent as the point of contact.
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